French speaking Legal Secretary and Client support - Language Matters : Job Details

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected law firm who are seeking a proactive and experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Corporate transactional team in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a professional, supportive environment while contributing to a wide range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, governance, reorganisations, and restructures. In this fast-paced and client-focused role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to senior fee earners.Your responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive diary management, arranging meetings, calls, travel, and events, and general administrative support 
• Direct liaison with both French- and English-speaking clients (fluency in both languages is essential, written and spoken)
• Preparation for meetings, including preparation of pitches and presentations 
• Producing financial reports and support fee earners with the billing process
• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business

About You:

• Fluent in both French and English (spoken and written)
• Experienced in administration or client support within professional services (legal, property, conveyancing, or similar)
• Proven skills in Excel and PowerPoint
• Highly organised with an eye for detail
• A clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities with discretion
• Adaptable, professional, and client-focused
• Calm under pressure, resilient and proactive 

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum + generous benefits (25 days of holiday, private medical care and health insurance, life cover…)
• Hybrid working model (3 office days per week after probation), based in Kent (excellent commuter links from Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Crowborough, Maidstone, and surrounding areas)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Marie-Anne. languagematters is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.